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Jaxton Orr, a 13-year-old who lives in Fort Wayne, broke the Indiana size record for spotted gar Thursday night, July 29, 2016, while fishing on Big Lake in Noble County.

The size of Indiana state fish records are determined by weight. The record fish weighed 6.0 pounds. The old record for spotted gar was 5.1 pounds, caught from Turtle Creek Reservoir in Sullivan County in 2014 by Dale Haas. Orr’s fish was 34.7 inches long and its girth measurement was 11 3/8 inches.

When trying to describe Mary Stark, I keep reflecting on the Girl Scout Law I learned as a young girl. Mary truly exemplifies so many of the characteristics. She is friendly, helpful, considerate and caring. Add courageous, strong, responsible and resourceful. Plus she genuinely strives to make the world a better place.

As owner of Curves on Bluffton Road for the past 10 years, Mary is quick to give kudos to her associate Becky Hilkey, who has helped to shape Curves into the success it is...

Representatives from the City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department, and Fort Wayne TinCaps made a visit to the Elmhurst Little League Mason Park on Mason Drive, Friday, July 15, 2016 as part of a recognition ceremony for the recent improvements completed at the baseball diamonds.

New green screens have enhanced the game experience for players, umpires and fans. In addition, batting cage screens and netting have been upgraded to make batting practice safer for players and...

The Aboite Softball League celebrated its 41st year this summer. The league was started by the Aboite River Women’s Club with the goals of softball skills, fun, teamwork and sportsmanship. The league this year, had 35 teams and over 425 girls between the ages of 5 and 18. There is also a women’s league for those 18 and older that play doubleheaders on Sunday nights.

The Aboite Softball League has been a parent-run, non-profit, unaffiliated slow-pitch recreational league since its inception. It...

Looking for a refreshing new idea for date night? Need an excuse to get out of the house with your girlfriends and do something unique? This summer, Southwest Honey Co. of Fort Wayne hosts “Bees and Brew” to tantalize your taste buds and engage your mind.

Something for everyone; the creative, the adventurous and the curious, Bees & Brew is a “wine and canvas” for nature and DIY crafts lovers. Certainly a unique hands-on experience, each Bees & Brew is designed to engage participants...

Runners, walkers, and baby strollers, grown-ups, grandparents and kids are all welcome at Fort Wayne Trails’ 7th annual Pufferbelly 5K Run/Walk on August 13th. The event takes place at Parkview YMCA, located at 10001 Dawson’s Creek Blvd, near Salomon Farm Park and includes a 5k race and 1-mile kids’ fun run, along with games, live music, pony rides, and more.

This event is designed to highlight the Pufferbelly Trail, Allen County’s portion of what will be a 4-county, 80-mile trail, connecting...

Cheers to the 11 volunteers who braved the heat and humidity on Saturday for a morning trail clean-up.

Members of the Waynedale Trails and Sidewalks Initiative joined forces with several residents of the Winterset Neighborhood Association to tidy up the two-mile stretch from Airport Expressway to Tillman Park that has been adopted by the group.

INPAWS’ northeast regional chapter became official May 2016 and serves Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties. Even before the ink was dry on the chapter bylaws, the group started forming committees...